Chelsea have named their starting XI for FA Cup action, as Liam Rosenior looks to take on his former side, Hull City.
The FA Cup is where it all began for Rosenior at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues running out 5-1 winners against Championship opposition in the third round.
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The boss heavily rotated for that game, with the likes of Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo finding the net on that day.
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Rosenior hinted he was respectful of Hull’s impressive season so far, and would not be looking to rotate the side too heavily.
Let’s take a look at the XI the Englishman has named in the quest for a place in the FA Cup fifth round…
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As expected, Cole Palmer has not been named in the starting side. Despite five goal contributions in his last two games, there is a clear ambition to protect his fitness.
Rosenior has handed a start to Mamadou Sarr, with the young defender making his domestic debut for the club.
Chelsea have struggled to find a solid pairing ever since Levi Colwill’s injury ruled him out of most of the season, and the former Strasbourg man has now been handed his chance to impress.
He will today be partnered by Wesley Fofana, while Jorrel Hato and Reece James complete the back four in front of Robert Sanchez.
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